From dives to cocktail dens and craft-brew havens to wine haunts, here are the best bars in Washington, D.C. to visit right now.

Everything about Room 11 is tiny, from its menu of small plates to its physical space. But the menu and strong mixology program to match is what draws the neighbors in each night. [Eater 38 Member] -- Eater via Foursquare

The Gibson, the sleek speakeasy that treats cocktails like extensions of the fine-dining service, not lubrications for it. With some added space the waits should now be shorter for this A-List place. -- AskMen via Foursquare

Perpetually packed in the evenings, but come during the afternoon to be able to grab a table easily and relax with beer and barbecue. Call ahead for the whole smoked pig head if that's your thing -- Serious Eats via Foursquare